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Philadelphia Flyers information, Injuries, injuries, injuries. This was the story for the 05-06 Flyers. Injuries to key players such as Peter Forsberg and Keith Primeau were a big factor as to why the Flyers fell to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference after posting the NHLís best record through January. The injuries proved to be too much of an obstacle to overcome as the Flyers a saw a first round exit from the playoffs at the hands of a dominant Buffalo Sabres team.

Easily overlooked after a disappointing season were the positive outcomes. The play of rookie Antero Niittymaki (Best Goalie and Tournament MVP at the Winter Olympics in Turino) was a big factor as to why the Flyers, despite all the injuries, still made the playoffs. After Robert Esche was injured, Niittymaki stepped up in a huge way by posting a 12-4-5 record, complimented by a 2.51 GAA. Simon Gagne (47G-32A) and Mike Knuble (34G-31A) both having career years were also a big part of last years Flyers team. Peter Forsberg was able to chip in a big way by posting 75 points in only 60 games and proving that he is still one of the elite playmakers in the NHL. Despite the retirement of Keith Primeau, the Flyers are looking to compete with the Rangers and Devils. To help cope with the loss of Primeau, the Flyers added Geoff Sanderson, Kyle Calder, and veteran Petr Nedved. Sanderson an Calder are both coming off of years in which they scored 25 plus goals. With theses additions and the fact that Forsberg is healthy again, the Flyers will present fans with an offensive display that will make the 40th season of the Flyers a memorable one at the Wachovia Center.